The Celtics should win the NBA championship.
They have a richly talented, well-rounded roster with players whose skills complement each other. They learned hard, valuable lessons last season on what it takes. They’re in reasonably good health.
Sure, they have their faults — why can’t they see that they’re at their absolute best when the ball moves quickly? — but every contender has its blemishes.
It’s going to be grueling, a gauntlet, and there will be nights when they lose an ugly game and the fans’ faith with it. But I believe this is the time for this group.